Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss England beating out the All Whites this morning in their second World Cup warm-up match, and all the Super Rugby action from this weekend.

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The Crusaders have marched past the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final, running out winners 52 to 31.

While he's wary of getting too comfortable, coach Rob Penney says his players are loving life playing under the Te Kaha roof, just as much as their fans are.

Crusaders fullback Johnny McNicholl joined Piney to break down the win.

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The Stihl Timbersports Rookie World Championship 2026 has come to an end, with Mathew Gower bringing home the title in Budapest.

He joined Piney to discuss the win.

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Twelve-year-old Tatiana Na is attracting interest among tennis experts - and she's getting attention on the world stage.

The Christchurch-born tennis star took her first trip to Europe this year to test herself against elite young players from all over the world. 

Her coach, Seb Lavie, joined Piney to reveal what her future could hold, given her young age.

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Imogen Ayris has made another career breakthrough, clearing 4.81m in the women’s pole vault at the Paavo Nurmi Games.

Competing just days after her first Diamond League podium in Rabat, Morocco, Ayris returned to competition in Turku, Finland, overnight.

Lining up in the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting proved fruitful for Ayris as she improved her previous best from 4.70m to 4.81m, winning and setting a new meet record.

She joined Piney to discuss further.

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The All Whites are talking up the positives from a 1-nil loss to England in their final warm-up match before North America's FIFA World Cup.

A goal from star striker Harry Kane on the cusp of halftime was the only goal, with All Whites Coach Darren Bazley urging his players to take the limited opportunities they'll receive on the biggest stage.

Former All White Noel Barkley joined Piney to discuss.

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Chiefs loose forward Wallace Sititi is experiencing no problems following a nasty head clash in the Super Rugby qualifying win over the Reds in Hamilton.

Now at home, Sititi says he feels good after scans at Waikato Hospital didn't reveal any issues.

Chiefs fullback Isaac Hutchinson is rapt his team mate is alright, following the frightening scenes which saw Sititi convulsing on the field.

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Next weekend will see an all-New Zealand Super Rugby semifinals, as the Chiefs host the Crusaders while the Hurricanes will see the 'lucky loser' Blues come to town.

Last night's action saw the Crusaders beat the Blues 52-31, while the Chiefs knocked out the final Australian team in the Queensland Reds with a 46-24 win.

Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley explained further.

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The FIFA World Cup is nearly upon us, and the All Whites are in the midst of their final preparations.  

They have one last pre-season match, going up against England tomorrow after Wednesday’s disappointing performance against Haiti.  

As a result of a hamstring injury picked up last month, midfielder Ryan Thomas isn’t involved in either warm up games – though he’s confident he’ll be right by the World Cup opener against Iran.  

It’s his first World Cup, and he told Piney he didn’t think he was going to be here a few yea...

The Hurricanes have breezed into the Super Rugby semi finals after rolling the Brumbies 66-12 in Wellington. 

Ngane Punivai grabbed a hat-trick off the bench as the Hurricanes scored nine converted tries with Ruben Love finishing 100 percent off the kicking tee. 

He told Piney he was pretty lucky the boys did all the hard work in the first half so they had a lead by the time he entered the pitch. 

“I was able to come on and just have a bit of fun and express myself.” 

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The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs have begun. 

The Hurricanes delivered a statement performance in their qualifying final against the Brumbies, advancing them to the semi finals and firmly establishing them as favourites for the title. 

This afternoon the other four teams will battle it out for the remaining playoff spots, with the Crusaders taking on the Blues this afternoon, and the Chiefs and Reds following this evening. 

While an overall Hurricanes victory seems likely, former All Black Jeff Wilson told Piney you can’t rule a Crusaders win out of the realm of possi...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 6th June 2026, the Black Caps summer schedule has been announced, but no tests will be played in Auckland once again. NZC Chief Marketing and Commercial officer Glenn Critchley explains the reasoning. 

Former All Black Jeff Wilson does a deep dive into the Super Rugby Playoffs. 

And Snowboarding superstar Shaun White is bringing his Snow League to NZ. 

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The schedule for the Summer of Cricket has been announced – a highlight being the India tests on New Zealand’s shores in late 2026. 

One of the main talking points that came from the schedule is the number of matches happening at Eden Park, the stadium hosting just two white ball matches. 

NZ Cricket’s Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Glenn Critchley told Piney Eden Park’s main focus is around white ball, and while Auckland is an important location, they wanted to make sure there’s opportunities for people to watch right around the country. 

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New Zealand continues to cement its place on the global winter sports stage. 

The inaugural Snow League World Challenge is coming to Cardrona this September – a new Snow League pre-season event. 

The league was launched by multiple Olympic committees and X Games gold medallist Shaun White to give winter athletes another strong, consistent platform. 

He told Piney the format is all about bringing something new to the table, and for this event they really wanted to keep fans engaged during the Northern hemisphere’s offseason. 

White says the feedback so far has been...

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild host joined Piney to discuss the Chiefs beating out the Blues and the ongoing Super Ruby season.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has found pride amongst heartbreak following their Champions League final loss to Paris Saint Germain. 

The Gunners have fallen short in penalties in a bid to be the kings of Europe, a week after hoisting the English Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years. 

Arsenal Supporters Club representative Kieran O'Malley joined Piney to discuss.

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The 26-strong All Whites squad are set to head off for their World Cup camp.

The team will play their first warm-up game against Haiti on June 3.

All White Marko Stamenic joined Piney to discuss.

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A major boost for the Black Caps as they head to Lord's for the first cricket test against England starting Thursday.

Spinner Mitchell Santner is joining them much earlier than anticipated after recovering from a shoulder issue.

Black Cap Blair Tickner joined Piney to discuss further.

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The New York Knicks are set to make history ahead of the NBA finals.

The team will head to the NBA finals for the first time this century.

Sports podcaster GlennyBalls joined Piney to discuss.

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The Blues will head to Christchurch for a Saturday afternoon date with the Crusaders in the opening week of the Super Rugby playoffs.

A 59-34 defeat to the Chiefs has consigned them to fourth, while the Chiefs will welcome the Reds next Saturday night and the Hurricanes will host the Brumbies.

Chiefs lock Naitoa Ah Kuoi joined Piney to recap the win.

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The Penrith Panthers are set to host the Warriors tonight at Commbank Stadium in round 13 of the NRL.

Kickoff time is at 8:15pm, and there's hope among Kiwi fans that the Warriors can extend their winning streak to seven matches.

Australian sports broadcaster Mark Geyer joined Piney to discuss.

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Wellington Phoenix defender Tim Payne has been adopted by millions of South American fans as their hero for the upcoming Football World Cup. 

The All White's Instagram followers count has exploded from fewer than 5000 to more than 2.4 million in just two days, after being chosen as the subject of fandom by Argentine football influencer El Scarso. 

Payne says he’s trying to process his newfound fame, but at the same time he’s trying to embrace it. 

Managing Partner at talent agency WeAreTenzing, Dan Sing told Piney this really demonstrates the power of social...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 30th May 2026, we may be getting a behind the scenes docuseries of the All Blacks, so Dame Julie Christie joined to share her thoughts on the idea. 

Sevu Reece became a centurion as the Crusaders dominated the Hurricanes last night. He joined Piney to unpack the milestone. 

And All White Tim Payne has skyrocketed to social media fame after being adopted by millions of South American fans, so talent manager Dan Sing joined the show to delve into what exactly this means for the fo...

A behind the scenes look at the All Blacks could be coming to our screens. 

NZ Rugby had reportedly been in talks with Netflix late last year about the production of a docuseries built around the events of the 2025 season. 

However, with the jettison of Scott Robertson as coach eight weeks after the season concluded, a new storyline has emerged – one that connects the events of 2025 with this year’s build up to the World Cup under new management. 

But would an All Blacks docuseries be successful? And what would it take to make a...

The Crusaders put a rotated Hurricanes side to the sword in Christchurch yesterday, running out 47-14 winners. 

Newly capped centurion Sevu Reece dotted down for two tries and was handed the kicking tee from the sideline by first five Taha Kemara after his second. 

The week leading up to the game was very emotional and full on, Reece told Piney, full of reflecting on the journey that led him to this game. 

He says it feels pretty cool to be able to say that he’s converted a try. 

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James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC's big win, and the Warriors' sixth straight win.

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Shannon-Leigh Litt has been running hard, and she's determined to break records by running 1000 marathons by September.

The current Guinness World Record is 200 days, but she's determined to beat that.

She joined Piney to discuss further. 

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Auckland FC have become the first New Zealand team to win an A-League football title after beating Sydney FC 1-nil in the final.

Cam Howieson scored the winner in the 60th minute, his first goal for the club, to claim the Joe Marston medal for player of the match.

Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker joined Piney to discuss the 'incredible' win.

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The Crusaders have kept their chase for a home playoff match alive with a thrilling 36-32 win over the Chiefs in Christchurch.

The home side battled back from eight points down with 15 minutes to go to remain unbeaten at their new stadium.

Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar joined Piney to discuss further.

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Last night was a big one for Auckland FC, after the Kiwi side beat Sydney FC 1-nil to win the A-League title.

A victory parade was held in the city's CBD and sports fans are celebrating hard after Auckland FC claimed this title.

Former footballer Paul Ifill joined Piney to discuss the win further.

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It’s the biggest day in Auckland FC’s short history. 

Just two years into their existence, the team is facing Sydney FC in the A-League Grand Final tonight at a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium. 

CEO Nick Becker told Piney it’s definitely a bit of a pinch me moment. 

He says they wanted to be competitive, wanted to win silverware, and it’s an incredible feeling to be able to right, today’s the big dance, this is what we’ve worked so hard for. 

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Tonight is a night for the history books, as Auckland FC looks to claim the A-League title in their second ever season. 

They’re going up against Sydney FC at a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium – the first time New Zealand has hosted a Grand Final.  

And watching from the sidelines is Oli Sail, a goalie for the team who was knocked out of the season in February with a knee injury. 

He told Piney that while it’s important to enjoy the energy and excitement around a home Grand Final, it’s also important t...

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 23rd May 2026, it's all A-League Grand Final as Piney brings you the show from the home of Auckland FC, Tyler Street. 

Jake Girdwood-Reich, Patrick Kisnorbo, Erik Paartalu, and Steve Rosich are among those who joined the show ahead of the final showdown. 

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Auckland FC is one match away from making history, having made it to the A-League Grand Finals in their second-ever season. 

They’re facing Syndey FC tonight at a sold out Mt Smart Stadium. 

Now a hugely respected football analyst, Erik Paartalu won two A-League championships and a premiership as part of the Brisbane Roar. 

He told Piney that Auckland FC is really feared around the League. 

“I think when you talk to other teams about playing Auckland, coming here was very difficult last year. This season, not so much, but tonight...

Sydney coach Patrick Kisnorbo is taking a siege mentality into tonight's A-League Grand Final against Auckland FC. 

They’ve made the trip across the Tasman to meet the Black Knights at a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium, aiming to spoil their party and take home the title. 

Kisnorbo took up the coaching role in March, and he told Piney the key to the team’s success was simply showing the players some love, belief, and positivity. 

He says they’ve been very adaptable, great to work with, and they deserved this chance to play in the Gr...

Auckland FC's Jake Girdwood-Reich hopes to break the heart of his younger self come the final whistle of tonight's A-League Men's Grand Final at Mt Smart. 

The Sydney-born defender signed with Sydney FC Youth at the age of 12 and won an Australia Cup with the Sky Blues in 2023. 

But tonight he’s aiming to claim victory over his former side, as Auckland FC aim to make history and claim their first A-League title in their second-ever season. 

Girdwood-Reich downplayed the pressure of a Grand Final clash, telling Piney that while there’ll be a coupl...

James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Auckland FC making the A-League Grand Final, the Hurricanes beating the Blues and Luke Metcalf's departure from the Warriors.

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